In an age where most guys can't even change the air filter on their rig, it's great to see this kind of talent making something from nothing.....I'm guessing that your dad passed down alot of his own practical abilities. Great adventure.
Okay boomer. Maybe not all our dads have been present to pass on these skills for us. They been busy ruining the housing market, destroying the planet and struggling to open pdfs, to actually be a good parent.
Hi Mike, when you visited the Cooktown Museum with interest in our old canoes on display I thought you were pulling my leg when you told me you were gonna build and paddle a canoe up the coast to the Tip of Cape York... bloody well done mate!!
@16:21 I love how the cow is just chilling out, she's helping That was really cool! I like how you ended the video with the wisdom that the things that make us grow the most are often outside our comfort zones.
Hey Mike...!!! Just found your video tonight while reviewing questions from students...There are lots of things I would suggest doing differently, but I mean that as a HUGE COMPLEMENT...!!!...since you really went through this process in the true spirit of discovery as found in "experimental archaeology" and traditional craft learning being done today by many... After 40 plus years of teaching traditional life skills (what many now call "bushcraft") and traditional woodworking, you are to be commended for your wonderful efforts. I really will look forward to reviewing and watching more of your video efforts and the fine job you do as a videographer!...
Very inspiring mate, i am half way through your audio book on the journey and facinated with the build. Great to get eyes on the process and great to come across your channel. Will get stuck into more vids once i finish your book. Looking forward to it.
Hi Mike, this is terrific work - well done! I really enjoyed your presentations since now building some proas and dinghy in Poland. I've been with my family and worked in Newcastle for 2.5 year since 2000 :‐) All the best from Poland, Pawel
Wow some people are remarkable and some are truly remarkable you are both . The grit grind dedication and discipline you possess are 1 in a million . This is my forst video I have seen of yours . I am hooked . You now have a new binging subscriber 👍
Hey Mike just caught onto your channel great build great approach towards your goals and what your trying to do. Locked on and anticipating your awesome adventure
If you ever dig out another canoe and cracks develop drill a hole at the end of the crack and it will stop the crack from continuing on. We do this with metal work as well before we repair a weld.
greetings.... I commented that without the ''line in line out'' look I couldn't pay attention to these types of build & I am a regular for the #treeBarkBoat build it's a 9-year build but I mean the line in line out is like a calculator THANKS.
Amazing video. We would like to show this video on our channel with your permission. We will add your link and your name will also be mentioned in the video. Let us know what you think
I'm so impressed! I'm in awe. And all that chopping, and you've still got all your fingers and toes intact. Re the chainsaw, you're more likely to trip the chain brake should the saw kick back if you have the thumb of your left hand WRAPPED around that handle. Might make the difference between a closed head injury and a splitting headache and grey matter to show off to your kids. Sort of like wearing a seatbelt loosely vs snugly. Beautiful dog. Where at PS did you dive for the abs and crays?
I give you great credit for building this it is I'm sure intense hard labor that requires dedication. Awsome job. Buuuut you continuously reference a ship wreck survivor that you mimic. He built his raft from wreckage not a log, he most definitely did NOT have gloves tools (especially) power tools and I'm almost 100% sure nothing you did here even resembles his journey.
Wetting the wood allows it to swell and close the cracks. I used salt water too to stop mould growth. There were cracks in the stern which still leaked though so I plugged them with native bees wax (also borer holes and wood knots)
I have calluses on my hands from just watching you work that hard.. using a bow to drill the holes even. On top of that you must have had a feeling that 1 mistake could undo all your hard work.
I think if. you would have cut out planks from the trunk and then made the canoe it would have been faster, the dug out method definitely wastes a lot of wood.
On TV/movies yes, in real life, nope. Trying to set fire to the interior of the canoe would just ruin it, be impossible to judge how much was burnt and take forever too, an adze is hundreds of times faster than burning a controlled fire inside a canoe.
@@OutbackMike I guess I did not understand that they were promoting your video and either way good or bad intentions it worked cuz I didn't watch theirs I came to your channel 👍🤠
In an age where most guys can't even change the air filter on their rig, it's great to see this kind of talent making something from nothing.....I'm guessing that your dad passed down alot of his own practical abilities. Great adventure.
Okay boomer. Maybe not all our dads have been present to pass on these skills for us. They been busy ruining the housing market, destroying the planet and struggling to open pdfs, to actually be a good parent.
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@@boe899you sound dumb
Hi Mike, when you visited the Cooktown Museum with interest in our old canoes on display I thought you were pulling my leg when you told me you were gonna build and paddle a canoe up the coast to the Tip of Cape York... bloody well done mate!!
Thanks Harold. It was a pleasure to meet you up there! I’ll look you up next time I get up there.
@16:21 I love how the cow is just chilling out, she's helping
That was really cool! I like how you ended the video with the wisdom that the things that make us grow the most are often outside our comfort zones.
Thanks Patrick. Yeah. Cool cow😂
Great 👍
Aspirational Courage and Passion with a great sense of adventure and capability...thank God for people like you Mike in this century.
I'm glad a reaction channel directed me to where credit is due. Wow, amazing build! Not an Aussie, but thank you for your service as well.
Thanks 🙏
Man I thought building a Birch Bark Canoe was complex ! Fantastic craftsmanship.
Absolutely fantastic! No idea why this has this few views, bloody well done! Cheers from Canada!
Incredible persistence and perseverance and human strength in a world where most folk can only push buttons..
I really like how you are trying to make everything as authentic as possible, it will make your work feel so much more rewarding. Good job👍
Thanks!
We @@OutbackMike 2
Hey Mike...!!!
Just found your video tonight while reviewing questions from students...There are lots of things I would suggest doing differently, but I mean that as a HUGE COMPLEMENT...!!!...since you really went through this process in the true spirit of discovery as found in "experimental archaeology" and traditional craft learning being done today by many...
After 40 plus years of teaching traditional life skills (what many now call "bushcraft") and traditional woodworking, you are to be commended for your wonderful efforts. I really will look forward to reviewing and watching more of your video efforts and the fine job you do as a videographer!...
Thanks Jay!
Wow. I could watch this all day, every day. Subscribed.
I like the environment like this. The atmosphere is very beautiful. I like it very much📸📸💓💓
Very inspiring mate, i am half way through your audio book on the journey and facinated with the build. Great to get eyes on the process and great to come across your channel. Will get stuck into more vids once i finish your book. Looking forward to it.
Awesome, thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the book.
Great start ...can’t wait to follow the full expedition.... so much hard work has gone into it 👍
Thanks mate🙂
Hi Mike, this is terrific work - well done! I really enjoyed your presentations since now building some proas and dinghy in Poland. I've been with my family and worked in Newcastle for 2.5 year since 2000 :‐) All the best from Poland, Pawel
Amazing. Just jaw dropping.
Thanks Callum🙂
Beyond awesome handmade with your adventure there's nothing else I can say you're enjoying life thank you again for your videos from Daniel
This video was great Mike, really enjoyed all the detail, can’t wait to see more of your work.
Thanks heaps!!!
Wow some people are remarkable and some are truly remarkable you are both . The grit grind dedication and discipline you possess are 1 in a million . This is my forst video I have seen of yours . I am hooked . You now have a new binging subscriber 👍
Awesome! Thank you. I don’t mind a bit of bush kayaking myself.
Wow, this is epic. You are crazy. But crazy talented, rather. Bravo!
Love your Troopy. So jealous.
Mate, that was awesome.
Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing and inspirational, thanks for sharing and looking forward to your travels. Stay safe.
Love how you made the canoe. Im hooked
Amazing job from an Amazing Mike...👏👏👏
Incredible
Unilad Did a Good Job Giving such a Gem a shoutout....
Thanks mate!🙂
Mammoth effort so far, admire your determination. Can’t wait to see how it plays out! 👍
Abaolutely phenomenal to see what you’ve accomplished, can’t wait to see your journey!
Epic Mike, bang on from men
Awesome
love it , lots of study and hard work in this , and pride in your work . im hooked on your vids mate .
great work
Nice 👍🏻
Your awesome bro
Thanks Kevin🙏
Absolutely incredible! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻🤙🏻
Thank you 🙌
subbed - found the channel after watching a video on facebook.
عمل اكثر من رائع حبيبي
تحياتي لك 😍🥰💝👍✔️
Not reckoning a chainsaw was used in the 1800’s! Good luck with it though, will enjoy watching the progress.
Hey Mike just caught onto your channel great build great approach towards your goals and what your trying to do. Locked on and anticipating your awesome adventure
If you ever dig out another canoe and cracks develop drill a hole at the end of the crack and it will stop the crack from continuing on. We do this with metal work as well before we repair a weld.
Damn impressive Bala ! 💯🤙 just an opinion, should defs try another built with bamboos?
greetings.... I commented that without the ''line in line out'' look I couldn't pay attention to these types of build & I am a regular for the #treeBarkBoat build it's a 9-year build but I mean the line in line out is like a calculator THANKS.
Hey Mike had to come by and see your video unfortunately I learned of it through a different TH-cam site called quantum tech!
That’s ok. I gave them permission.
Oh my gosh, You have a great personality, you are Incredibly talented & skilled. Extremely handsome... Can you do anything wrong?? lol...
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Wow 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
hey, I saw your interview with Rob, nice channel, I subscribed!
Thanks Robb🙂!!!
Amazing video. We would like to show this video on our channel with your permission. We will add your link and your name will also be mentioned in the video. Let us know what you think
Could you email the request to info@outbackmike.com please.
@@OutbackMike Please check out it
amazing, I can only transform the big tree into firewood or toothpicks
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I'm so impressed! I'm in awe. And all that chopping, and you've still got all your fingers and toes intact. Re the chainsaw, you're more likely to trip the chain brake should the saw kick back if you have the thumb of your left hand WRAPPED around that handle. Might make the difference between a closed head injury and a splitting headache and grey matter to show off to your kids. Sort of like wearing a seatbelt loosely vs snugly. Beautiful dog. Where at PS did you dive for the abs and crays?
Thanks Derek, and thanks for the tip on the chainsaw! I can’t give away my secret cray spots sorry🤣. They’re hard enough to find as is.
It's 2am and I'm here😢
♥ J'admire !
Hey Outback Mike
Absolutely cannot wait for more videos
Sounds like the best trip ever
When is expedition launch day?
Good luck
Robert
Thanks heaps Robert! Much appreciated🙂
Launching in June sometime.
I give you great credit for building this it is I'm sure intense hard labor that requires dedication. Awsome job. Buuuut you continuously reference a ship wreck survivor that you mimic. He built his raft from wreckage not a log, he most definitely did NOT have gloves tools (especially) power tools and I'm almost 100% sure nothing you did here even resembles his journey.
Face in the clouds at 32:39
Question Mike how did you fix the cracks on the wood?
Wetting the wood allows it to swell and close the cracks. I used salt water too to stop mould growth. There were cracks in the stern which still leaked though so I plugged them with native bees wax (also borer holes and wood knots)
@@OutbackMike I saw you doing in the video, but was not sure if you did anything else to fix the stern, I am watching the series and loving it.
how a man with a nice property, money and cool project and great taste can drink instant coffee??
What kind of pine is the log Mike??
Norfolk pine
I have calluses on my hands from just watching you work that hard.. using a bow to drill the holes even. On top of that you must have had a feeling that 1 mistake could undo all your hard work.
Yep. Lots😂
Didn't people used to burn out logs to speed up the build process?
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Многие мечтают о подобной дороге, но не все по ней пройдут.
A talented hunk...what can you ask more? ^_^
What kind of tree was this?
Norfolk pine.
Where is the full survival video in this canoe?????
I think if. you would have cut out planks from the trunk and then made the canoe it would have been faster, the dug out method definitely wastes a lot of wood.
Possibly. I only cut planks out so as not to waste wood.
It was a dugout.
can you do an channel in spanish?
I need nex vdeo
Great work. Sorry, but the background music overwhelms your voice and distracts from the video.
On TV/movies yes, in real life, nope. Trying to set fire to the interior of the canoe would just ruin it, be impossible to judge how much was burnt and take forever too, an adze is hundreds of times faster than burning a controlled fire inside a canoe.
Pine? That wouldn’t be my choice, but I’m not building it…
Kk
I hate when people scam on other people's hard work!!
Not sure what you mean by that.
@@OutbackMike I guess I did not understand that they were promoting your video and either way good or bad intentions it worked cuz I didn't watch theirs I came to your channel 👍🤠
Very inspiring mate. Half way through your audiobook and happy to come across your channel. Great to get eyes on the build after reading about it.
j'aime sans travail